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Lilith Hudson

'It mimics nature's randomness' - this simple gardening trick is how landscape designers make a backyard look more put together

modern planting in a backyard

If your foray into the world of gardening is still relatively new ground, you might be wondering why those flowers you diligently planted in spring just aren't the dimensional display you hoped they would be. Maybe the flowerbed you worked tirelessly to plant is lacking that certain je ne sais quoi, or perhaps the potted shrubs flanking your front porch are more lackluster than you envisioned - it's like something is missing, but you just can't place your finger on it. Well, you'll be pleased to hear that we might have the answer to change that. 

Gardeners have many a trick up their sleeve when it comes to cultivating a beautiful outdoor space, and we've unearthed one planting secret that's wonderfully simple yet oh-so effective. Honestly, it could be the key to elevating your backyard once and for all. Want to know more? Here, we lay bare one of the best gardening tips you might ever learn, and it even has its roots in the world of interior design!

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